Our Mission
Our mission is to connect and empower Aotearoa’s communities by leading the development of future-ready air mobility infrastructure. Working alongside iwi, industry, and researchers, we deliver safe, practical aviation solutions that look to improve healthcare access, strengthen regional opportunity, and create long-term benefits for generations to come.
VertiLink exists to ensure that the next era of air transport in Aotearoa is designed with people, equity, and community resilience at its core.
Who We Are
VertiLink Advanced Air Mobility Limited is an Auckland-based organisation dedicated to building the infrastructure and ecosystem that will enable advanced air mobility (AAM) across Aotearoa New Zealand.
We focus on developing a national network of vertiports and supporting systems that will allow emerging air mobility technologies—such as electric aircraft, medical logistics flights, and future passenger services—to operate safely and effectively within New Zealand’s aviation environment.
Our work involves collaboration with iwi, central and local government, aviation regulators, researchers, and communities to ensure AAM solutions are practical, culturally aligned, and designed for long-term public benefit.
Our Structure
VertiLink operates with a unique partnership-driven model that brings together community values, industry leadership, and technical capability:
-
VertiLink Advanced Air Mobility Limited
Leads the strategy, development, and future operations of New Zealand’s vertiport network and AAM infrastructure.
-
Operational Partnerships
We work alongside specialist operators and commercial partners who conduct AAM-related services that help demonstrate, test, and inform future infrastructure needs in real-world conditions.
This structure ensures VertiLink remains focused on infrastructure leadership while enabling practical, community-aligned advancements in medical logistics, regional connectivity, and future eVTOL operations.
Our Roots
VertiLink was established with the support and vision of Aorere Group Holdings Limited, a Māori-led founding shareholder committed to long-term stewardship and community benefit. Aorere’s guidance anchors our work in kaupapa Māori values and its continued involvement ensures that VertiLink’s growth is guided by values of partnership, responsibility, and intergenerational impact.
Aorere Group Holding’s shareholders continued vision for VertiLink is clear:
A safer, more connected, and more equitable aviation future for all New Zealanders.